$65 One of the most commonly asked questions we receive is "What size wall art should I choose based on my space?" and "How large should I go to suit the size my furniture?" For many, the task of determining the proper size and placement of a new artwork can seem daunting. The answer to what is the right size wall art for you is subjective but this help guide should help you feel confident in your decision. To make it easy, all our wall art sizes refer to the finished size of the print, including the frame for framed artworks.
While there are is no definitive answer to the right size wall art, there are some simple guidelines that can alleviate much of the guesswork. We suggest two simple factors to consider before selecting the right sized wall art print.
(1) Go Big and (2) Where is it going (location)?
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive is "What size wall art should I choose based on my space?" and "How large should I go to suit the size my furniture?" For many, the task of determining the proper size and placement of a new artwork can seem daunting. The answer to what is the right size wall art for you is subjective but this help guide should help you feel confident in your decision. To make it easy, all our wall art sizes refer to the finished size of the print, including the frame for framed artworks.
While there are is no definitive answer to the right size wall art, there are some simple guidelines that can alleviate much of the guesswork. We suggest two simple factors to consider before selecting the right sized wall art print.
(1) Go Big and (2) Where is it going (location)?
If ever we get negative feedback from our clients, it is that they wish they went bigger! A print that is too small on a large wall will give the appearance of seeming lost. Equally, a print that is too big will appear over imposing on a space. That said, our advice is that budget allowing, err on the side of going bigger than smaller, especially if you want the artwork to have impact. No one has ever come back and said they went too big - no one.
If ever we get negative feedback from our clients, it is that they wish they went bigger! A print that is too small on a large wall will give the appearance of seeming lost. Equally, a print that is too big will appear over imposing on a space. That said, our advice is that budget allowing, err on the side of going bigger than smaller, especially if you want the artwork to have impact. No one has ever come back and said they went too big - no one.
Where you intend to hang your wall art is a key consideration in choosing the size. Is it going above a bed, in an entrance area, on a living room wall or above furniture?
If you are looking to hang your wall art on a blank open wall, whether this be an entrance or a corridor, we recommend to fill two thirds to three quarters of your available wall. This might look something like hanging a panoramic piece with a width of 160cm if you have two and a half to three metres of wall space.
The shape of your wall space can impose some constraints when selecting wall art. If you have high ceilings or a narrow space between two windows, then you may want to consider choosing a portrait piece or vertical panoramic, whereas a wide wall may be best suited to a landscape or horizontal panoramic piece. The shape of the wall often influences what the maximum height of your chosen artwork may be.
If you intend on hanging your wall art above furniture such as a bed, lounge or table, we generally advise selecting a size narrower than the width of the furniture. Ultimately though, optimum print size is largely about surface area.
Where you intend to hang your wall art is a key consideration in choosing the size. Is it going above a bed, in an entrance area, on a living room wall or above furniture?
If you are looking to hang your wall art on a blank open wall, whether this be an entrance or a corridor, we recommend to fill two thirds to three quarters of your available wall. This might look something like hanging a panoramic piece with a width of 160cm if you have two and a half to three metres of wall space.
The shape of your wall space can impose some constraints when selecting wall art. If you have high ceilings or a narrow space between two windows, then you may want to consider choosing a portrait piece or vertical panoramic, whereas a wide wall may be best suited to a landscape or horizontal panoramic piece. The shape of the wall often influences what the maximum height of your chosen artwork may be.
If you intend on hanging your wall art above furniture such as a bed, lounge or table, we generally advise selecting a size narrower than the width of the furniture. Ultimately though, optimum print size is largely about surface area.
Our size charts below are an easy way to determine the optimum size for wall art against standard furniture dimensions. We list the maximum width as a guide.
Our size charts below are an easy way to determine the optimum size for wall art against standard furniture dimensions. We list the maximum width as a guide.
The placement of your wall art is crucial in promoting a harmonious relationship with other design elements of a space. We generally advise that when hanging
artwork, the centre point should be at eye level, typically 155cm from the ground. However this is not always possible when wall art is to be placed above a bedhead or a couch. In these instances, allow anywhere between 15-30cm between the outside edge of the frame and the top of the item of furniture it is hanging above.
The placement of your wall art is crucial in promoting a harmonious relationship with other design elements of a space. We generally advise that when hanging
artwork, the centre point should be at eye level, typically 155cm from the ground. However this is not always possible when wall art is to be placed above a bedhead or a couch. In these instances, allow anywhere between 15-30cm between the outside edge of the frame and the top of the item of furniture it is hanging above.
If you’re choosing to hang more than one print, you will also want to evaluate the width of the entire art grouping as a whole to determine the right print size. For example, if you are wanting to hang two 80cm wide prints with 20cm between them then the total width of your grouping would be 180cm.
If you’re choosing to hang more than one print, you will also want to evaluate the width of the entire art grouping as a whole to determine the right print size. For example, if you are wanting to hang two 80cm wide prints with 20cm between them then the total width of your grouping would be 180cm.
Ultimately, the ideal size for wall art is of your own personal preference and this guide simply serves as a starting point. If you’re still unsure, experiment by taping paper to your wall to see what works best in your space.
Our gallery consultants are experts in helping you select the right sized piece, and visiting us in-store equipped with photos of your space and rough measurements means they can provide a solution that is tailored to you. If you can't make it in-store, please contact us and we'll help you.
Ultimately, the ideal size for wall art is of your own personal preference and this guide simply serves as a starting point. If you’re still unsure, experiment by taping paper to your wall to see what works best in your space.
Our gallery consultants are experts in helping you select the right sized piece, and visiting us in-store equipped with photos of your space and rough measurements means they can provide a solution that is tailored to you. If you can't make it in-store, please contact us and we'll help you.
